Author: Mr. Daps
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New Doll Added to ‘it’s a small world’ at Magic Kingdom Brings More Inclusion to the Attraction
A new doll has been added to it’s a small world at the Magic Kingdom. This attraction which already celebrates the diversity around the world and how everyone can come together has a new way of doing so. The new doll is on a wheelchair and brings more inclusion to the attraction. It builds on…
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Guests Visiting EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Are Greeted by Mirabel and Other ‘Encanto’ Topiaries
The 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival began today. Guests visiting EPCOT were greeted by several characters from Disney’s Encanto in topiary form as they entered the park. They could be found just as guests came through the main gate with Spaceship Earth towering behind them. Both during the day and also at night,…
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Magic Happened, Mando’s Coming – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #649
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, it’s a bit blustery during the show as the rain comes down on a very windy night. Listen closely to see if you can hear it. To start the show off, Mr. Daps shares his most recent read for “What’s On Mr. Daps’ Desk?” This week…
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Snow Comes Down at Disneyland
Today something happened that rarely happens at Disneyland in California. It snowed. Guests in the afternoon were surprised as the skies opened up and white stuff came down. While it didn’t really stick, it some of it was definitely was softer than hail. Snow flakes could be seen coming down and landing on the ground,…
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CITIZEN Watches Releases Three ‘the Mandalorian Watches’
The third season of The Mandalorian arrived on Disney+ today. To celebrate the third season of The Mandalorian, CITIZEN has three watches that are inspired by the popular series. They are a part of the Citizen x Star Wars Collection. Two of these watches are focused on Mando himself and the other one on Boba Fett.…
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Disney Reveals Foods for Mickey’s Toontown When it Reopens at Disneyland
Mickey’s Toontown reopens in just a few short weeks. Already, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway has opened in the revamped land. On March 19, 2023, the rest of the land will be reopening for guests to enjoy. When it does, there will be some new foods to enjoy at some new locations. Today, Disney has…
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Smiles Return as Mask Mandate Dropped at Hong Kong Disneyland
After 959 days, Hong Kong has dropped the mask mandate that required face masks to be worn in all public spaces. The fine for not doing so could be more than $1,000. With the change in the mask mandate, Hong Kong Disneyland has also updated its policies and dropped its mask mandate. Both Michael Moriarty,…
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The Mandalorian and Grogu Arrive at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World Resort
The Mandalorian and Grogu have arrived at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort. The duo arrived in Florida on the same day that the third season of The Mandalorian arrived on Disney+. The characters also began appearing at Disneyland Paris on March 1st and will be appearing in…
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Pictorial: ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 Special Launch Event in Hollywood
On February 28, a special launch event was held in Hollywood for season 3 of The Mandalorian. At the event was stars Pedro Pascal, Katee Sackhoff, Carl Weathers, Emily Swallow, Amy Sedaris, Giancarlo Esposito, Omid Abtahi, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Katy O’Brian, and Tait Fletcher. With them were showrunner/executive producer Jon Favreau, executive producers Dave Filoni,…
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Phat Cat Swinger Returning to Perform at Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
Phat Cat Swinger, the West Coast’s little big band is making its return to the Disneyland Resort. The popular band will be performing at the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival which starts on March 3, 2023 and runs through April 25, 2023. The band will be performing every Wednesday through Friday throughout the…
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D23 Announces Gold Member Exclusive Event For Disneyland Paris 30th Anniversary Grand Finale Celebration
D23 has announced a Gold Member exclusive event for the Disneyland Paris 30th Anniversary Grand Finale Celebration. The two-day event gives guests a chance to explore and experience Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney Studios Park, attend a gala, experience exclusive tours, and more. The full rundown of the D23 exclusive event can be seen below:…
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It’s Mando Mania Time!
Tomorrow season three of The Mandalorian arrives on Disney+. With the return of The Mandalorian also comes the arrival of new merchandise that is related to this iconic Star Wars series. Mando Mania will be 8 weeks of Mando merchandise that Daps Magic will be posting every week as we geek out about the return…
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‘Kulipari’ Franchise Heading to Hulu
Hulu is the new home for the Kulipari franchise. The announcement comes today as Hulu announced a partnership with OVFX Studios, the animation studio from the Outlook Company. This partnership will make Hulu the new home for the entire Kulipari franchise, which is based on the children’s books written by former NFL player Trevor Pryce.…
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New Teaser Trailer and Poster Released for ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ Ahead of April Disney+ Arrival
A new teaser trailer and poster has been released for the upcoming Peter Pan & Wendy live-action Disney+ original film. This comes ahead of its arrival on Disney’s streaming service on April 28, 2023. The movie is a live-action reimagining of the J.M. Barrie novel and the Disney animated classic. It is directed by David…
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Casting Call Goes Out For ‘Rogers The Musical’
Last week it was announced that Rogers The Musical will be coming to the Hyperion Theatre this summer for a limited time. This came after a casting call was found that led to much speculation. The original casting call was a bit vague about what it was looking for. An updated version of the casting…
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Meet Skipper Josh… Skipper Josh Gad… or Is it Skipper Josh D’Amaro at Disneyland’s The World Famous Jungle Cruise
One of the the most iconic Disney attractions at the Disneyland Resort is The World Famous Jungle Cruise. This iconic attraction with its classic corny jokes takes guests on a cruise through the many jungle rivers of the world. This tour, always unique, really is brought to life by the Jungle Cruise Skippers who guide…
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Pixar’s Pete Docter Reveals Details About ‘Inside Out 2’
Recently during an earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Iger shared that a sequel is in the works for Inside Out. At the time, no details were revealed about this emotional movie. However, Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter has shared a little bit about Inside Out 2. The movie will again explore minds and emotions.…
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Guy Ritchie Provides Update on Live-Action ‘Aladdin’ Sequel
In 2020 it was announced that the live-action Aladdin would be getting a sequel that is centered on Billy Magnussen’s Prince Anders. Now, three years later, director Guy Ritchie shared some details about where the project stands and where it is going in an interview with Collider. When asked about if he’d like to want…
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Mando and Grogu Heading to Disneyland Paris
Season 3 of The Mandalorian arrives on Disney+ this week but that isn’t the only destination for Mando and Grogu in the near furniture. Disneyland Paris has announced that the duo is coming to Disneyland Paris for a limited time starting on March 1, 2023. They will be found in Discoveryland from the 1 through…
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Walt Disney World Prepares New Topiaries and Merchandise for EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival begins on March 3, 2023. Ahead of its start, Walt Disney World Resort is making preparations for the many different topiaries, merchandise, plant life, entertainment, food and beverages, and a whole lot more, The Disney Parks Blog shared how Disney is preparing particularly with some new topiaries and…
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Red Panda Mei Heading to Shanghai Disneyland This Spring for First Disney Parks Appearance
Shanghai Disneyland recently announced all of its spring offerings that included a plethora of offerings and experiences for guests to enjoy while visiting the Shanghai Disney Resort. Among the many announcement that were released, one was that Red Panda Mei will soon be meeting with guests at Shanghai Disneyland. The following statement was released about…
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Synopsis And Photos Released For ‘17 Seconds’ Episode 303 Of ‘Star Trek: Picard’
The synopsis and photos for episode 303 of Star Trek: Picard have been released ahead of the episode’s arrival on Paramount+ on Thursday. Called 17 Seconds, this is the third episode of the final season of Picard. Check out both the synopsis and photos for this week’s episode below. 17 Seconds was written by Jane…
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Disney Legend Burny Mattinson Passes Away at Age 87
Disney Legend Burny Mattinson has passed away at the age of 87. The legendary animator, director, producer, and story artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios had a nearly seven-decade long career at Walt Disney Animation Studios. He was the longest serving cast member at The Walt Disney Company and was due to receive his service…

